Finance Officer

Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Officer for an international development charity in Central London. This entry-level role involves processing income, managing donor records, and supporting financial operations. Ideal for graduates or those AAT qualified, this position offers a chance to build a finance career while contributing to a meaningful mission.

Qualifications

• Graduate looking for first finance role or AAT qualified/studying.
• Confident using Excel and comfortable with accounting systems.
• Highly organized, detail-focused and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Process a range of income sources including donations and non-donation income.
• Manage the donations inbox and maintain donor records.
• Produce income and expenditure reports and assist with budget monitoring.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate or AAT qualified/studying

Job description

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Consultant at Trace | Accountancy and Finance NFP

Finance Officer, International Development Organisation, Central London (Hybrid) – c£26k

We’re delighted to be partnering with an international development charity based in Central London to recruit a Finance Officer! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s looking to build their finance career. You’ll be supporting both income and expenditure processes, working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations and accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a range of income sources including donations (online, direct, legacy, cheques/cash) and non-donation income.
• Manage the donations inbox, liaising with donors and ensuring prompt acknowledgements.
• Maintain and update donor records in Raiser’s Edge and manage Gift Aid declarations and claims.
• Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and support payment runs.
• Assist with credit card reconciliations, out-of-pocket claims and general ledger postings.
• Produce income and expenditure reports, support budget monitoring, and contribute to audit prep.
• Maintain finance policy documents and help keep the shared drive organised.
• Provide cover for other Finance Officers as needed and support with ad hoc finance tasks.

About You

• Graduate looking for first finance role or AAT qualified/studying
• Confident using Excel and comfortable with accounting systems.
• Highly organised, detail-focused and proactive.
• A team player with great communication skills and a can-do attitude!

This is a brilliant role for someone who’s eager to learn and keen to contribute to a meaningful mission. The organisation values diversity and inclusion and warmly welcomes applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re reviewing CVs on a rolling basis, so apply early! Let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process – we’re happy to support you.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and International Trade and Development

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